Ayer High School (Closed 2012)

141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ayer High School served 334 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 70%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)
80-84%
59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)
≥95%
70%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
23%
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Black
9%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Graduation Rate
(10-11)
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ayer High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ayer High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Ayer School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayer High School?
The graduation rate of Ayer High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ayer High School?
334 students attend Ayer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ayer High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ayer High School offer ?
Ayer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ayer High School part of?
Ayer High School is part of Ayer School District.

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